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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.18, 277.25 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.18, 277.25 and 124.22 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.18 : 277.25 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.18/277.25 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.18x = 277.25 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.18x = 34,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,437.99/185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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